Director Kim Young-jo of Munmu Lee Hyun-wook's appearance is so good that both male and female viewers will be captivated
Nov 18, 2025
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Director Kim Young-jo said at a press conference for KBS2's epic drama 『Literature』 held at the St. in Guro-gu, Seoul on the 18th that `Lee Hyun-wook is so visual that he can captivate both female and male viewers.'
Munmu (scripted by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-yi, directed by Kim Young-jo and Cho Sung-jun), which is scheduled to premiere in 2026, depicts a great story of unity in which Silla, a small country, finally united Samhan after crossing over Goguryeo, Baekje, and the Tang Dynasty. Director Kim Young-jo, who directed 'Hwarang', 'Jang Young-sil', 'Jingbi-rok', etc., and writer Kim Ri-heon, who was elected to the miniseries category of the KBS script contest in 2021, joined forces.
'Literary dance' is KBS's first epic drama in two years since 'Goryeo Koran War'. Director Kim, who directed the drama, said, `I can't sleep because the epic drama has been revived. I'll do my best to make a work that I'm not ashamed of" expressed a firm determination.
Regarding the reason for casting Lee Hyun-wook as King Munmu "Isn't Lee Hyun-wook so beautiful?" If the existing epic drama has a masculine and rugged feeling, Lee Hyun-wook will likely alleviate it. It's not a hard drama, but I think it can capture the hearts of female and male viewers."
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